Uijae stared at his two phones, one showing the twelve missed calls from Lee Sayoung, and the other with Jung Bin’s message. He let out a long sigh and pressed his forehead against the steering wheel. As much as he wanted to rush to the Seowon Guild to question Nam Woojin about what he knew, he couldn't shake off the voice that echoed in his mind.

"Do whatever you want. I know you're hesitating."

That voice belonged to Lee Sayoung, the one person who constantly kept Uijae tethered, the one thing that felt like a weight around his neck.

“Fine, …